Some Valuable Resources
Below are some important resources to check out before opening a restaurant:
Be green and save some at the same time!
Check out http://www.energystar.gov/ for the latest ratings on products.
Try this link for: Commercial Restaurant Equipment Ratings
DSIRE - http://www.dsireusa.org/ is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Check out http://www.energystar.gov/ for the latest ratings on products.
Try this link for: Commercial Restaurant Equipment Ratings
DSIRE - http://www.dsireusa.org/ is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
New Hampshire Info:
Check out the Washington Valley Economic Council they offer educational seminars to help you with your business.
NEED INFORMATION ON THE New Hampshire HEALTH CODES?
For a Quick overview click on the following link for a "Food Service Establishment Floor Plan Review"
(this is a check list of things you need to do before you can open your restaurant)
Check out: www.dhhs.state.nh.us , go under licensing (frequently asked questions)
f-food - He-P 2300 is the NH Food Rules
Rooms & Meals Tax - www.revenue.nh.gov
Liquor License - www.state.nh.us/liquor
Business Name Registration - http://www.sos.nh.gov/corporate/tradenameleader.htm
Labor Regulations - www.labor.state.nh.us
Plumbing Board - www.state.nh.us/plumbing
Bureau of Weights & Measures - www.agriculture.nh.gov
Still have questions about the NH Health Codes? email Rhonda Thomas at: REThomas@dhhs.state.nh.us
MORE GREEN - $1000 rebate on High Efficiency Gas Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Check out:http://www.gasnetworks.com/efficiency/applications.asp for more info.
Check out: Public Service of NH - NH Saves for more info.
Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's - http://www.wrencommunity.org/
Vermont Info:
NEED INFORMATION ON THE Vermont HEALTH CODES?
Try their website at: http://healthvermont.gov/
Check out: VT Health Codes for a pdf file of the Food Service Code
Maine Info:
NEED INFORMATION ON THE Maine HEALTH CODES?
Try their website at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/
Try the following link for a: Maine Food Service License Application
Maine Codes & Publications: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/el/publications.htm
MORE GREEN - Maine Public Utilities Commission: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/
Click on the following link for their Prescriptive-Cash-Incentives
Links to Other Related Web Sites :
Web Marketing for Small Businesses - try this link: http://www.flyteblog.com/
Partnership for Food Safety Education's Fight BAC! Campaign
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.servsafe.com/ - Food Safety Training
Electronic Wireless HAACP / Temperature Monitoring Systems
E Control Systems
Short on Cash? Pete's recommends the followingtry a leasing company
Beacon Hill Funding
Call Paul White 1-888-853-1325 x 14
Website
Download their
Restaurant Finance Package
Time Payment - Leasing
Website: www.timepayment.com/
Time Payment is willing to work with start up companies!
North Star Leasing
phone: 802-862-6084
website: www.northstarleasing.com
Kingswood Leasing
P.O. Box 729
16 Lehner Street
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
1-888-327-8121
email to: info@kingswoodleasing.com
website: www.kingswoodleasing.com